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Dual monitor setup with dual video cards

I have a Dell Vostro 200 Slim Tower with integrated video. The Motherboard on this computer is a FoxConn G33M02, it has a PCI_E1_16X slot for another card. I want to run a dual monitor setup, though since it is a slim model I cannot get regular sized video cards. I would have to get a low profile video card which only has 1 video outupt.

My question is what is the best way to get a dual monitor setup on such a configuration? I was thinking about just getting another low profile video card and use it in conjunction with my onboard video card. will this motherboard override the onboard video if I use the PCI Express slot?

Thank you for any help.

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Oh, let me add. Once you do get a dual port low profile card, unplug from onboard and plug directly into new low profile card. Plug in second monitor in the same low profile card. If you are using 2 vga monitors, you can get a dvi to vga adapter (that 90percent should already come with card)..if you using 2 dvi monitors, shop for a dual dvi. You can even get one thats dual 1dvi and 1hdmi. HDMI is same quality as dvi, you are just not carrying audio. Run a hdmi to dvi cable like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270113

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